Operations Specialist

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work, we are doing, we are in need of a part-time Operations Specialist to join our amazing team

Basic Function

Under the general direction and supervision of the Texas State Director, the Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, facility functions, and for creating and maintaining a clean and orderly environment of the K9s For Warriors campuses, including administrative offices and common areas.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Perform minor and major maintenance of all buildings and equipment, unless out of scope of employee licensure or experience
• Maintain an orderly workspace and maintenance area
• Maintain each campus’ preventative maintenance schedule by performing regular tasks on buildings, vehicles, furniture, and equipment, including but not limited to:
• Replace filters
• Maintain HVAC systems
• Repair plumbing leaks
• Paint walls/ceilings
• Diagnose problems
• Repair or replace broken parts
• Pressure wash, as needed
• Assist with housekeeping duties, as needed
• Maintain landscaping and landscaping equipment:
• Replace decorative landscaping (i.e. flowers) as needed, apply mulch for protection
• Gather and remove litter from property
• Diagnose mechanical failures and repair maintenance equipment according to manuals, factory specifications, and use of tools
• Clean the Warrior houses and all campus offices; including dusting, vacuuming/sweeping/mopping, cleaning/sanitizing hard surfaces, cleaning the bathrooms, clean glass surfaces, clean and store dishes, launder items as needed, trash removal and other custodial tasks
• Check the inventory of custodial and/or sanitary supplies so all campus facilities can be cleaned in a timely manner; and order supplies as needed
• Assist the Ranch Team with the reset process of the Warrior housing units
• Inventory and replenish kennel cleaning supplies
• Assist Director with all duties related to property and repairs

Other Duties

• As needed, assist with projects or events that may be hosted on or off site
• As assigned, meet with vendors regarding facility improvements and maintenance needs
• Weekend work in case of emergencies

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Prior property and grounds maintenance experience
• Carpentry and/or similar skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort
• Ability to work on feet for entirety of shift
• Bending, crouching, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather
• Must be able to go up and down a ladder to complete tasks

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Energy
• Focus on Quality
• Results Oriented
• Workmanship